Fractional Director

Senior commercial leadership, without the full-time overhead

For SMEs and charities that need a Director in the room, not a consultant with a slide deck.

You have built something real. The business is working. But growth is starting to feel complicated — and the decisions are getting heavier.

What you need is not more advice. You need someone who has sat at the director table, made the hard calls, and understands what it actually costs to get growth wrong.

I work as a Fractional Growth and Transformation Director with SMEs and charities — typically one to two days per week. I bring 20+ years of senior commercial leadership, a £3.2m business exit, and the kind of straight-talking strategic support that moves businesses forward.

This is for you if…

- You run an SME or charity with 5–50 employees
- You need senior commercial leadership but not a full-time director
- Growth, structure or revenue strategy needs focused attention
- You want someone who has done it, not just advised on it

What we work on

What we work on

- Commercial strategy and revenue growth
- Operational structure and team alignment
- Marketing and brand direction
- Change management and transformation
- Board-level support and governance

- Commercial strategy and revenue growth
- Operational structure and team alignment
- Marketing and brand direction
- Change management and transformation
- Board-level support and governance

I am supportive, honest and grounded, creating space for clarity, confidence and self trust to grow.
— Jodie Horgan

FAQs

What is a fractional director?

A fractional director is a senior leader who works with your business part-time — typically one to two days per week. You get director-level experience and strategic input without the cost of a full-time hire.

How is this different from a business consultant?

A consultant delivers a report. A fractional director works alongside you, in your business, making decisions with you, accountable for outcomes. It is a working relationship, not a project.

What size of business is this right for?

Typically SMEs with 5–50 employees, or charities with a turnover of £500k–£5m. Businesses that are past the startup stage but not yet at the point of needing a full-time director.